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T678 DUP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,948 mi
Last recorded104,948 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT678 DUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 104,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,837 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

knocking in steering column

slight bind to off side rear wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 95,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,393 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T678 DUP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T678 DUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T678 DUP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T678 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T678 DUP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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